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Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
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Free and cheap date ideas in NYC: gallery nights, free concerts, walking tours, tastings and markets worth wandering. Pair any of these with a walk and you’ve got a night out. For paid ideas, see Date night.
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SUN, NOV 8 · FROM 12 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
High Mountain Meadow Poetry Series
Starts in 1d 0h
MON, NOV 9 · 4 PM–5 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West Farms Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 5
STEAM + Stories = Adventure at West Farms Library
Starts in 1d 18h
TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–12 PM
53°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Tuesday Stewardship at the Foodway
Starts in 1d 20h
Every Tue · 12 PM–3 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Secaucus Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on bccls.libcal.com · checked Nov 7
Senior Movie at Secaucus Public Library
Starts in 1d 23h
TUE, NOV 10 · 3 PM–4 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Clason's Point Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
STEAM Time: Feather Necklace Craft at Clason's Point Library
Starts in 2d 0h
TUE, NOV 10 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York Public Library Parkchester Library, Young Adult Are, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
Open Sewing Lab at Parkchester Library
Starts in 3d 18h
Every Thu · 10 AM–4:30 PM
54°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on wavehill.org · checked Nov 3
Wave Hill Free Thursdays (Hudson River gardens)
Starts in 3d 22h
THU, NOV 12 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
55°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Public Gallery Tour
Starts in 5d 19h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 5d 21h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk in Riverdale Park
Starts in 5d 21h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park (Palisade Ave & Spaulding Ln), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails in Riverdale Park
Starts in 6d 19h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk on Hunter Island
Starts in 6d 19h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Hidden Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 6d 21h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Fireside Meditation at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 1w 1d
TUE, NOV 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 2
Lifelong Studio Printmaking: First Session for Adults 55+
Starts in 1w 4d
THU, NOV 19 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Bodies of Flora: In Conversation
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 20 · 8 PM–11 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parkchester Eastern Park, Bronx · official listing on aaa.org · checked Nov 6
Free Stargazing in Parkchester
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Birding: Owls at Pelham Bay Park's Orchard Beach
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Burke Bridge, Bronx Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills Workshop: Hiking Basics in Bronx Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · accessible · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com · checked Nov 7
Accessible Birding in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Living With Urban Coyotes in Claremont Park
Starts in 1w 6d
SAT, NOV 21 · FROM 7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Mozart Requiem - Kean University Fall Choral Concert
Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach
Starts in 2w 4d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 2w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Hibernation Hike at Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 2w 6d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk near Split Rock
Starts in 2w 6d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Split Rock in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
SparkNight: LOVERULES Art Party
Starts in 3w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:30 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rankin Hall, Saint Peter's University, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
Rankin Arts: Tradition. Technology. Transformation - December Exhibition
Starts in 3w 5d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: All About Crows at Crotona Park
Starts in 3w 5d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2:30 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Rediscovered Voices: Women Composers from the Soviet Republics
Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Fall University Choir and Concert Choir
Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
The Fourteenth Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
Starts in 4w 5d
SAT, DEC 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Hiking Club: Cass Gallagher Trail at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 13 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Owls at Riverdale Park
Starts in 5w 0d
SUN, DEC 13 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 5w 1d
TUE, DEC 15 · 10 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Hart Island, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Hart Island Tour (North Island)
Starts in 5w 4d
THU, DEC 17 · 4 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on wavehill.org · checked Oct 26
Wave Hill Winter Solstice Wishes
Starts in 5w 5d
SAT, DEC 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Hiking Club: John Muir Trail in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 5d
SAT, DEC 26 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 6d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Section 2, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Owls at Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 7w 3d
THU, DEC 31 · FROM 12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Newark Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on npl.org · checked Nov 7
Blooming Crabs: An Exhibit by Artist Sasha Keys
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